February 14, 2012
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY SAID THAT THE GOVERNMENT MUST CAPITALIZE ON THE COUNTRY’S RICH RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THE LINGERING PROBLEM OF HUNGER THAT MANY FILIPINOS ARE STILL EXPERIENCING.
“The Philippines now imports galunggong and dilis. The country’s most popular fish is not just getting fewer. It is also getting smaller and more expensive. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said the country’s marine grounds have become heavily exploited over the years. Ten of 13 areas mapped are said to […]
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February 13, 2012
MR. PRESIDENT, IT IS MY FIRM BELIEF THAT THE SENATE HAS THE SOLE JURISDICTION OVER THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL. THAT WE HAVE NO QUESTION. HOWEVER, REGARDING THE LAW COVERING FOREIGN CURRENCY DEPOSITS, WE MUST RESPECT AND IMPLEMENT THE LAW, UNLESS AND UNTIL WE AMEND IT.
This action of the Senate, of the majority, does not at all give the Supreme Court jurisdiction over the Senate sitting as an Impeachment Court. We are simply following the law, which this institution created.
The […]
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February 13, 2012
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA TODAY REMINDED THE COUNTRY’S LEADERS TO ENSURE THAT, APART FROM DOING THEIR DUTY TO PROTECT THE GOVERNMENT AND MAINTAIN BALANCE AMONG ITS INSTITUTIONS, THEY ARE PAYING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE NEEDS OF FILIPINOS, ESPECIALLY THOSE AFFECTED BY RECENT DISASTERS.
“While the three main branches of government are mandated to ensure balance among them and immediately resolve issues that would be detrimental to the institution, we have a more urgent duty to fulfill today particularly to the victims […]
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February 12, 2012
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA CALLED ON BARANGAY OFFICIALS TO BE FRONTLINERS IN GENUINE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT AS THE SENATE WORKS ON SEVERAL MEASURES THAT WOULD FURTHER EMPOWER COMMUNITY LEADERS.
Legarda made the statement as she presented her legislative initiatives before the members of the Liga ng mga Barangay sa Pilipinas during its 2nd General Assembly.
“We have pending laws in the Senate that seek what is rightful and just to our barangay officials and to the communities where they serve. Through these […]
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February 12, 2012
SENATOR LOREN LEGARDA WELCOMED THE “NEW ROADMAP” IN PHILIPPINE-MYANMAR RELATIONS, AND SAID THE CONTINUING REFORMS IN MYANMAR DESERVE NOTHING LESS THAN THE COUNTRY’S FULL ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT.
In December last year, Senator Legarda called for “support to the constructive reform efforts in Myanmar”. Legarda, who chairs the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, was the first Philippine official who visited Daw Aung San Suu Kyi after she was released from house arrest in November 2010.
“Myanmar has taken great strides in […]
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